Do we have a release date for the Akita yet? I’ve looked everywhere and can’t find many details. I thought I remembered reading something about late 2018 back in September or October.
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Think I heard its still being prototyped, or that it just started production. CLYW will announce it when it’s ready 
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I’m so hyped! But, why is it not releasing anywhere else but CLYW itself? They didn’t say it was a pre-release, so it’s the actual release. That’s odd…
On the Instagram page it says pre release.
Yeah it looks like a limited run of that particular colorway and enamel pin.
Yeah their email just says 30 are being released. Just a little teaser release.
They wanted to get a handful out for X-Mas but we will have them in January.
Having thrown one I can truly say it will be one of my new favorites. It’s powerful yet fast!
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Can you please elaborate? Are specs available? Thanks for chiming in Andre!
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@AndreBoulay Knowing how much you like the Wide Angle as do I, how would you compare the two? The specs seem very similar. I assume finish and shape will play a role as well as the rings.
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YES! Actually one of the reasons I like it so much is it is a similar size to the Wide Angle Shutter! But plays soooo different… What I found really unique about it is the way the weight is distributed. A lot of the weight if focused really well on the rim in a quite different manner than I have seen in such a wide model (that pretty wide stainless steel rim). It maintains stability while still staying super floaty… If you ever watch Mark Mangarin (@lvm) play he has a style that is really quite like ‘dance’ and the way he moves the yo-yo is super flowy - so to me it really is a model built for someone who wants to do some really nice smooth tricks without sacrificing stability or long spin (yo-yo dying out mid freestyle).
From CLYW:
Akita Specs:
Diameter: 55.10 mm
Width: 48.10 mm
Weight: 64.75 grams
Bearing: Size C Center Trac™
Response: Snow Tires
Suggested Retail: $120 USDBox includes:
Assembled return top
Fat Kitty String
Limited Edition hard enamel pin
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It looks awesome and I do like Mark’s style. I might wait to you guys stock them.
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Is it also good for tech?
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I agree. That pin is very cool. It would be nice to see more manufacturers doing something like this. I think it really adds to the appeal of purchasing the product. Nice touch.
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Solid. Handles string really well.
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Hmm… that’s wired. I was at MA states this year and didn’t see Mark on stage; great routine though. Also, good thing it handles tech well, because I’m a speedy-tech player.
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It’s a W I D E boi
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The Akita just released! 
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Not working!
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